Vasper Technology is designed to stimulate production of natural human growth hormone (‘HGH’) by using a revolutionary patent pending device in conjunction with traditional exercise equipment. The benefits of increasing and maintaining high levels of HGH include increased energy levels, an increased metabolic rate, accelerated post-injury recovery, clarity of mind, restful sleep and many other […]

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Any experienced ham operator will tell you—height is everything. If you want to be heard, if you want better ears, if you want respect, height is the goal. Not many of us have the resources for the 100 ft. tower, but maybe you have a tall tree nearby that is sufficient. Get your dipole into […]

Those shiny new Apple Mac computers might carry a hefty price tag, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a PC if you don’t have that kind of money to spare. You can find good deals on used Mac computers for about the same amount it would cost you to get a new […]

Eeeks! It’s just one of those days when the audio goes out on the television, which is connected to the DirecTV receiver box. The problem is actually to do with the DirecTV receiver box. For some unknown reason the TV turns silent and the universe is not complete. What to do? I want to hear […]

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Power outages are here, there, and they’re everywhere. Don’t you just hate it when you’re in the middle of something and the black screen stares at you? Boom boom, out goes the lights! Can you save the data? Won’t you? Thankfully, there’s battery backup for desktop computers, wireless networks, gaming consoles, and more. Here’s what […]

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Navigate the Night Sky like Galileo ➸

Celestron 21024 FirstScope Telescope --- In 1609, the world-renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei discovered celestial wonders hidden in the night sky through his invention of an elementary telescope. ► This simple Newtonian reflector telescope on a rotating tabletop stand makes it easy to view the night sky. To navigate, move the tube in the direction of the object you wish to view, then observe it through the eyepiece. Add the optional FirstScope Accessory Kit and you’ll receive an optical finderscope that makes it even easier to locate objects.

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